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Confined Space Hot Work Safety Quiz

15 Questions•

Evaluate your knowledge of hot work safety in confined spaces, including fire prevention, gas monitoring, and proper procedures for welding, cutting, and grinding operations.

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What is hot work in confined spaces?

Any work that makes you hot

Work that produces heat, sparks, or flames such as welding, cutting, or grinding

Work in hot weather

Work that requires heavy lifting

What is the primary hazard of hot work in confined spaces?

Heat exhaustion

Fire and explosion

Dust inhalation

Noise

What should you do before performing hot work in a confined space?

Start immediately

Test for flammable gases and ensure proper ventilation

Ask a coworker to help

Wear protective clothing

What is the purpose of gas monitoring during hot work?

To waste time

To detect flammable gases that could cause fire or explosion

To make workers nervous

To save money

What should you do if flammable gases are detected during hot work?

Continue working

Immediately stop work and evacuate

Increase ventilation

Work faster

You should have a fire watch during hot work in confined spaces.

True

False

What should you do with hot work equipment when not in use?

Leave it in the space

Remove it from the space immediately

Cover it up

Turn it off

What is the purpose of ventilation during hot work?

To keep workers cool

To remove flammable gases and provide fresh air

To make work easier

To save energy

What should you do if you see sparks during hot work?

Ignore them

Stop work and check for fire hazards

Continue working

Blow them out

What type of fire extinguisher should be available during hot work?

Any type

Appropriate type for the materials being worked on

Water extinguisher only

No extinguisher needed

What should you do after completing hot work?

Leave immediately

Monitor the area for at least 30 minutes for fire hazards

Clean up later

Forget about it

You can perform hot work in any confined space.

True

False

What should you do if you smell smoke during hot work?

Continue working

Immediately stop work and investigate

Ignore it

Work faster

What is the purpose of hot work permits?

To waste time

To ensure proper procedures are followed for hot work

To make work more difficult

To save money

What should you do if you are unsure about hot work safety?

Try it anyway

Stop work and ask for guidance

Ask a coworker

Ignore safety concerns